The QR Question
New Research Offers Insight on the Effectiveness of QR Codes -- Few marketing trends are currently hotter than QR (Quick Response) codes -- those 2D black and white, square images that can be scanned by smartphones October 18, 2011
Marketing Update 1110-17
We follow our earlier marketing update this month with continuing coverage of direct mail, business cards, SEO, and some interesting tips and tricks to help you improve your mix, including . . .
* 5 tips to improve your marketing mix
* 10 cool new tech ideas to help you market your business
* Facebook to court small business with free advertising
* The value of face-to-face marketing in a virtual age
* 5 ways SEOs can work with social media managers
* Lean marketing tips: Business cards as selling tools
* Top tips for multicultural marketing
* 12 unexpected tips for business communications
... and more October 17, 2011
Social Media Update 1110
This Social Media update takes a look at : some major moved with FaceBook, Google-plus including
* Facebook Unveils Timeline: The Story Of Your Life On A Single Page
* Facebook Reveals Major Updates at F8 [VIDEO]
* 5 ways to optimize your Facebook page
* Advice from the pros: 34 Google+ resources for your business
* Social business: Transparency is good for business
* Google+ now open to everyone
... and the emerging world of social networking ... October 14, 2011
Marketing Update 1110-10
This latest marketing update brings some really interesting data, plus lots of tips and tricks including . . .
* What would an advertising world without direct mail look like?
* 11 excellent email marketing infographics
* Marketing research chart: To what extent are marketers integrating social media?
* Direct marketing? Exceptional marketing method
* Life after 'like'
* Modeling and optimizing your marketing mix
* 5 steps to measure your PR efforts
... and more October 10, 2011
Social Media Update 1109-26
It's a moving target -- when you're trying to keep up with all the media out there. For graphic designers, you only have to focus on those that give you something for yourself and your clients! This Social Media update takes a look at : * Is Your Business Maximizing Facebook? * Promote your business with LinkedIn? * Slide show: 6 deadly sins of social media measurement ... and others September 26, 2011
Social Media Update 1109-20
This Social Media update takes a look at : * 5 Steps To Get Your Business Ready For Mastering Google+ * 7 tips for dealing with upset Facebook fans * 7 Twitter Tools To Get More Engagement * 8 Essential Rules for Social Media and Business * Developing a Unique Content Strategy for Google+ * Facebook Adds New Mobile Security Features * Facebook makes massive privacy, tagging changes and the emerging world of social networking ... September 21, 2011
Marketing Update 1109-19
This marketing update rolls into fall with interesting statistics, plus lots of tips and tricks including . . . * 13 Hot Facebook Marketing Tips From the Top Pros * Seven Tips for More-Profitable Direct Mail in Today's Economy * Future of marketing is cross-media or bust * Best-Practices for Creating a Harmonious Mobile Environment * Getting Started With Mobile Marketing... and more September 20, 2011
Marketing Update 1108-22
This marketing update revisits some interesting Google developments and deals with a bit of the downside of marketing, with some interesting statistics, plus lots of tips and tricks
* The Analog Process of Selling Digital Ads
* Google Analytics: people are spending less time on websites
* Study: Postal mail most effective in marketing to customers
* Why an email sucks and how to make it rock!
* Dealing with Negative Nancy's comments in social media
* Businesses unaware of the power of online marketing
... and more August 22, 2011
Marketing Update 1108-15
This marketing update digs into establishing a strategy, integrating social media and more interesting statistics, tips and tricks for marketing -- offline and on:
* Why email marketers should integrate social
* Discover your marketing mindset
* Advertisers Say Spending Is Going One Way: Up
* Media Relations: 10 Tips and Tools to Help You Spread the Word
* Social media icons improve interaction
* Make your email newsletter a must-read for your customers
... and more August 15, 2011
Marketing Update 1108-08
This marketing update looks at the ever changing landscape of marketing, with some interesting statistics, tips and tricks -- offline and on: * Direct mail important to keep in the mix * 7 resistance crushing questions every business must answer * Facebook to take top spot in U.S. display ad market * 5 best practices for applying game mechanics to your website * 5 common mistakes to avoid on print fliers ... and more August 8, 2011
